Swiftcurrent Creek Watch them sharpen those teeth, crude from the walls of no sleep

Like stepping into a pit of grinning snakes; first Lestan turned questioning, disagreeable, and then Reverie appeared and Kel immediately felt threatened. He held his composure.
No problem. I'm Kel. You've both been through quite a bit, I've heard, He ventured, though he had heard no such thing, only seen Lestan's plight and been informed of Reverie's state. Thought you might need someone who can help. Used to be my job. Kel paused, then added for Reverie's sake, Akavir asked me to stay with the two of you.
Kelsier might have said more to convince them, but he had the distinct feeling that rejection was on the horizon. Already ill at ease and wary of pushing them too far, he said instead, I'll give you a minute to discuss. And excused himself out of earshot.